What Trump Destroyed This Weekend - 2/18
Firings, FDA/CDC Layoffs, Defunded Green Energy, and more
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1. Declared a Federal Emergency in Kentucky
Severe storms, flooding, and landslides prompted FEMA deployment.
75% federal funding approved for emergency protective measures.
Jeremy Slinker appointed to lead recovery efforts in all 120 counties.
2. Sparked Controversy with a Social Media Post
Posted: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.”
Critics accused him of embracing authoritarian rhetoric.
The White House reposted the quote alongside Trump’s mugshot.
3. Fired 20 Immigration Judges
Removed 13 judges before they could be sworn in.
Cuts come despite record 3.7 million immigration case backlog.
Union calls it “counterproductive” to Trump’s own deportation goals.
4. Began Mass Layoffs at the FDA & CDC
Cut food safety, medical device, and tobacco regulation staff.
1,300 CDC jobs also at risk—but disease tracking teams remain untouched.
Critics warn this will slow drug approvals and weaken public health oversight.
5. Reversed National Nuclear Security Agency Layoffs
Initially fired 350 employees, including nuclear warhead maintenance staff.
Rehired most amid national security concerns, but 28 remain dismissed.
Critics call the move reckless during a $750 billion nuclear modernization effort.
6. Asked the Supreme Court to Reinstate His Firing of the Special Counsel
Trump removed whistleblower watchdog Hampton Dellinger.
A federal judge ruled the firing illegal, reinstating Dellinger.
The administration appealed to the Supreme Court to uphold Trump’s authority.
7. Targeted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
A judge blocked Trump from shutting it down—for now.
Trump’s acting CFPB head had halted all investigations before the ruling.
A final hearing is set for March 3 to determine the agency’s future.
8. Defunded $20 Billion in Clean Energy Grants
Cut climate funding for low-income communities and green infrastructure.
Move is likely to face legal challenges, as grants were already approved by Congress.
9. Barred an AP Reporter from Air Force One
The White House is retaliating against AP for refusing to call the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
Sparks First Amendment concerns as tensions with the press escalate.
10. Defended VP J.D. Vance’s Controversial Speech at the Munich Security Conference
Vance downplayed Russian aggression while meeting with Germany’s far-right AfD party.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed concerns, calling it “free speech”.
Germany’s Defense Minister rejected Vance’s rhetoric, reaffirming support for Ukraine.
11. Hinted at a Shift in Ukraine Policy
Rubio confirmed Trump personally spoke with Putin about ending the war.
No clear negotiation process or conditions have been outlined.
Critics worry Trump is pushing Ukraine to accept Russian territorial gains.
Big moves, big backlash. Stay tuned.